by M Gelnaw | Mar 20, 2014
This Winter’s freezing, dreary weather has driven me to experience more art. Happily, I’ve had my fill of stunning museum exhibits. This past Sunday, it was music I sought out. I took myself to the Shubertiades by my friend, Emir Gamsizoglu, a pianist...
by M Gelnaw | Mar 12, 2014
Recently, I was helping a group of Managing Partners to kick-off their firm’s strategy session at their offsite retreat. My work, early in their session, was getting them ready to connect, communicate and brainstorm brilliantly – to get through their...
by M Gelnaw | Mar 6, 2014
Speak in the affirmative. I was at lunch with a colleague last week celebrating a great client engagement we just delivered. I like to ask the wait staff for their opinions to items on the menu. Often, I get really unsatisfactory answers. I’m left more confused...
by M Gelnaw | Feb 21, 2014
During the Sochi Olympics’ broadcasts, I was struck by something that the Olympic skiers being interviewed after their first run said when the question was posed, of course, “What is it that you can do for your next and final run to ensure you get to the...
by M Gelnaw | Feb 6, 2014
What it takes to achieve excellence, even in the most adverse conditions. Vancouver Winter Olympics, 2010. The world watched the Alpine Skiing Downhill events with a combination of excited anticipation and grave concern. Never before in history had the weather...
